The Westerly Anti-Racism Coalition presents Conversations About African American Art: Talks with Artists and Collectors, three presentations on consecutive Saturday afternoons in February 2024 hosted by the Westerly Library & Wilcox Park, and sponsored by the Washington Trust Foundation. These presentations are designed to encourage conversations addressing ARC’s mission of embracing multiculturalism to address racism to educate, engage, and empower our community in its journey to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Today's Lecture: "Let’s Raise Our Racial IQ with Art" 

Robin Holder of West Milford, N.J., is a visual artist and arts educator. She has exhibited throughout the USA, and is often invited to participate in arts panels, juries and interviews.  Her work is in numerous collections and she has completed several site specific public art commissions including 34 windows for the NYC subway.   Her rich mixed technique work provides unique opportunities for challenging discussions about the complexities of racial, class, gender, religious privilege and inequity. Holder is a master teaching artist who has developed Identity based projects and programs throughout New York City. Learn more about Robin Holder and access her CV at robinholder.work. Find her on Linkedin, Facebook and follow her on Instagram.

Free and open to the public. Please consider making a donation to benefit the Johnnycake Center of Westerly and its charitable mission in our community.

The Westerly Anti-Racism Coalition, is a community coalition unaffiliated with any state, national, or international organization, ARC embraces multiculturalism to address racism. Join our weekly gatherings on the steps of the Westerly Post Office each Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Learn more and subscribe to ARC’s newsletter at westerlyarc.weebly.com. Contact us at westerlyarc@gmail.com.